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Mandy Patinkin

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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BIO

Mandy Patinkin has been fortunate to carve out a varied career including theatre, the concert stage, film, television, and as a recording artist.


In his 1980 Broadway debut, Mandy won a Tony Award for his role as Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evitaand was nominated in 1984 for his starring role as George in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Mandy's other stage credits include: Compulsion, Paradise Found, The Tempest,Enemy of the People, The Wild Party, Falsettos, The Secret Garden, The Winter's Tale, The Knife, Leave It to Beaver is Dead, Rebel Women, Hamlet, Trelawney of the 'Wells,' The Shadow Box, The Split, Savages, and Henry IV, Part I.
In 1989, Mandy began his concert career at Joseph Papp's Public Theater in New York City. Since then he has toured (and continues to tour) his various solo concerts across North America, in London's West End, through Australia and New Zealand, as well as on Broadway and Off-Broadway. His newest solo concert is Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries 2018, debuting here at NYC's Connelly Theater.
In addition to solo concerts, Mandy has created collaborations with artists including opera star Nathan Gunn in An Evening with Mandy Patinkin & Nathan Gunn, touring the US, Australia and New Zealand; with his dear friend Patti LuPone in An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkinwhich has toured since 2007 and played Broadway in 2012; Bridges, a concert with musicians from various countries in the Middle East; and most recently, The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville, with Taylor Mac, directed by Susan Stroman.
Mandy has appeared in many feature films, includingLife Itself, Wonder, Smurfs: The Lost Village, The Queen of Spain, Ali and Nino, Wish I Was Here, The Wind Rises, Everybody's Hero, The Choking Man, Pinero, The Adventures of Elmo In Grouchland, Lulu on the Bridge, Men with Guns, The Princess Bride, Yentl, The Music of Chance, Daniel, Ragtime, Impromptu, The Doctor, Alien Nation, Dick Tracy, The House on Carroll Street, True Colors, andMaxie.
In television, Mandy won a 1995 Emmy Award for his performance in the CBS series, "Chicago Hope," and starred in the CBS series "Criminal Minds" and in the Showtime Original Series "Dead Like Me." Currently, he can be seen in the Award-winning Showtime Original Series "Homeland" as CIA Agent Saul Berenson.
As a recording artist on CBS Records, Mandy released two solo albums, Mandy Patinkin and Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Dress Casual. Recently on the Nonesuch label, Mandy recorded his newest albums Mandy Patinkin: Diary January 2018 andMandy Patinkin Diary April/May 2018. Also with Nonesuch are Experiment,Oscar & Steve, Kidultsand Mandy Patinkin Sings Sondheim. In 1998 he debuted his most personal project, Mamaloshen, a collection of traditional, classic and contemporary songs sung entirely in Yiddish. The recording of Mamaloshenwon the Deutschen Schallplattenpreis(Germany's equivalent of the Grammy Award).
As diverse as his professional life has been, Mandy's education in the field of social activism has been even more varied and continues to evolve. He has helped raise funds for organizations dear to his heart including Brady Campaign, PAX, Association to Benefit Children, American Jewish World Service, Search For Common Ground, National Dance Institute, and ACLU. Mandy is a board member of the Arava Institute and continues to work with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), highlighting the plight of refugees worldwide.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Co-Production, 2011
Sid Silver

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2010
The Eunuch

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Prospero

[Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Benefit, 2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Burrs

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Performer

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1994
George (Act I)

George (Act II)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Marvin [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Archibald Craven

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1989
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Leontes

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Peter

Peter

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1985
Buddy Plummer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
George (Act I) [Replacement]

George (Act I)

George (Act II)

George (Act II) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Workshop, 1983
George

George (Act Two)

George (Act One)

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Hotspur

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Che

[Broadway]
1977
Mark

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Major Robert Steele Strong

[Broadway]
1975
Player King

Fortinbras

[Broadway]
1975
Mr. Arthur Gower

Productions

Writing

Movies

The Big Fix
[ 1978 ] Pool Man
Last Embrace
[ 1979 ] First Commuter
French Postcards
[ 1979 ] Sayyid
Night of the Juggler
[ 1980 ] Allesandro the Cabbie
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] Tateh
Yentl
[ 1983 ] Avigdor
Daniel
[ 1983 ] Paul Isaacson
Maxie
[ 1985 ] Nick
Castle in the Sky
[ 1986 ] Louie Disney dub
The Princess Bride
[ 1987 ] Iñigo Montoya
The House on Carroll Street
[ 1988 ] Salwen
Alien Nation
[ 1988 ] Sam Francisco
Dick Tracy
[ 1990 ] 88 Keys
Impromptu
[ 1991 ] Alfred De Musset
True Colors
[ 1991 ] John Palmeri
The Doctor
[ 1991 ] Murray
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Irate Man
The Music of Chance
[ 1993 ] Jim Nhe
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
[ 1994 ] Brother Daniel
Men with Guns
[ 1997 ] Andrew
Lulu on the Bridge
[ 1998 ] Philip Kleinman
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
[ 1999 ] Huxley
Piñero
[ 2001 ] Joseph Papp
Run Ronnie Run
[ 2002 ] Mandy Patinkin
Frankie and Johnny Are Married
[ 2003 ] Mandy Patinkin
Choking Man
[ 2006 ] Rick
Everyone's Hero
[ 2006 ] Stanley Irving
4.3.2.1.
[ 2010 ] Sir Jago Larofsky
Jock the Hero Dog
[ 2011 ] Bil
The Wind Rises
[ 2013 ] Hattori
Wish I Was Here
[ 2014 ] Gabe
Ali and Nino
[ 2016 ] Gregor Kipiani
The Queen of Spain
[ 2016 ] Jordan Berman
Wonder
[ 2017 ] Mr. Tushman
Smurfs: The Lost Village
[ 2017 ] Papa Smurf
Life Itself
[ 2018 ] Irwin Dempsey
Before You Know It
[ 2019 ] Mel Gurner

TV Shows

Chicago Hope
Dr. Jeffrey Geiger
Criminal Minds
Jason Gideon
Dead Like Me
Rube Sofer
Homeland
Saul Berenson
Death and Other Details
Rufus Cotesworth
Brilliant Minds
Dr. Noah Wolf

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Wild Party

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Secret Garden

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Secret Garden


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Mandy Patinkin


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Mandy Patinkin

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding One Person Show

Mandy Patinkin, Dress Casual


winner
Drama League Awards - 1989 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Mandy Patinkin

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Knife

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Sunday in the Park with George

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin , Sunday in the Park with George

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Mandy Patinkin, Henry IV

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Evita

Videos

News


THE PRINCESS BRIDE Musical to Have 'Substantial Workshop' Later This Year
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2025

Bob Martin and Rick Elice, book writers for the new musical adaptation of NBC's Smash, have given an update on the long-awaited musical of The Princess Bride.
Video: Mandy Patinkin Surprises Ben Platt at 2025 Sondheim Award Gala
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2025

Watch Mandy Patinkin surprise Ben Platt and singers by joining his own tribute performance of 'Sunday' at Signature Theatre's 2025 Sondheim Award Gala. Signature's Sondheim Award Gala honors individuals who have made important contributions to the American Musical Theater. This spring, Signature celebrated Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2025
by - Apr 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: Jenny Lee Stern of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - Apr 17, 2025

Do you ever feel bad making fun of some of these folks? Because I mean, let's face it, Broadway actors. They take themselves a little bit seriously. I am terrified of interviewing Patti Lupone!
Mandy Patinkin's SEASONED Series Sets World Premiere at Tribeca
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

Mandy Patinkin's Seasoned will finally see the light of day. The series, which stars the Tony winner along with his wife, Kathryn Grody, has set its world premiere as part of Tribeca's Festival 2025 lineup.
West Bank Café to Launch Partnership with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

West Bank Café has revealed their partnership with The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, lining the walls of the 42nd Street restaurant with both originals and limited-edition lithographs of Broadway’s biggest stars. Learn more!
Nathan Gunn Joins The South Bend Symphony In Performance This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

The 2024-25 Indiana Trust Pops Series features Nathan Gunn Sings Broadway at the Morris Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m., South Bend's own Nathan Gunn, the world-renowned baritone, takes the stage alongside the South Bend Symphony Orchestra for a show-stopping evening of unforgettable music.
Matt Doyle Brings BON VOYAGE! to The Beechman Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue its star-studded renaissance with a farewell event you won’t want to miss: Tony Award winner Matt Doyle takes the stage for three performances only in Matt Doyle: Bon Voyage.
Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli & More Look Back on Their Iconic Broadway Roles
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2025

29 Broadway legends – including Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, André De Shields, and more – are looking back on their most iconic roles in the latest issue of New York Magazine. See photos!
EastLine Theatre Brings YENTL To The BACCA Arts Center In Lindenhurst
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

EastLine Theatre returns to the BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst this April with the classic comedy Yentl by Leah Napolin and Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer. Learn more here!
Annaleigh Ashford and James Lapine to Honor Mandy Patinkin at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company’s fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025

Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
Adam Shapiro Comes to Feinstein's in Carmel
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Adam Shapiro. an award-winning actor and singer, one who has performed all over the country and the world, will perform up close and personal in the intimate setting that is Feinstein's inside The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. 
Ben Platt and More To Honor Mandy Patinkin At Signature Theatre Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company's fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. The Stephen Sondheim Award will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit at The Anthem and will benefit Signature Theatre's artistic, education, and community programs.
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
Paul Ford, Broadway Pianist and Arranger, Passes Away
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 20, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway music director, conductor, and arranger, Paul Ford.
Signature Theatre to Honor Mandy Patinkin with 2025 Stephen Sondheim Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Virginia’s Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor star of stage and screen Mandy Patinkin with the company’s fourteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!
MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE Comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 14 at 8 pm.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2025
by - Feb 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Mandy Patinkin and John Travolta Join Thriller Film NOVEMBER 1963
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2025

Get the latest on 'November 1963,' a new thriller starring Mandy Patinkin and John Travolta, focusing on the JFK assassination and crime groups involved. Directed by Roland Joffé, the film also features Dermot Mulroney and will be presented at Berlin's European Film Market.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mandy Patinkin been in?

Mandy Patinkin has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Mandy Patinkin been in?

Mandy Patinkin has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Mandy Patinkin's first West End show?

Mandy Patinkin's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010

What awards has Mandy Patinkin been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wild Party, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Garden, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Garden , Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Dress Casual, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Knife, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita.

What awards has Mandy Patinkin won?

Mandy Patinkin has won the following awards: Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards for his role in Evita.

How many shows has Mandy Patinkin written?

Mandy Patinkin has written 1 shows including An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin (Conceiver).

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